Obituaries

Jun 26, 2017

John George Berger, 76, of Edinboro, passed away peacefully at home with his loving wife of nearly 52 years at his side following a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Pittsburgh on February 9, 1941, the son of the late John and Clara Berger.

John graduated from Edinboro High School in 1959. He cherished his...

Jun 25, 2017

Roy Smith passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 25, 2017 at the Soldiers' and Sailors' Home. He was born in Wesleyville, PA on February 3, 1928 the son of Clarence Ellsworth and Bernice Hattie Smith.

Roy served honorably in the U.S. Army in the 28th Infantry Division during the Korean War.

He was a member...

Jun 25, 2017

Betty May Zerby, 72, of Edinboro, died Sunday, June 25, 2017. She was born in Erie, on April 21, 1945, the daughter of the late, John and Elsie Rohaly.

She graduated from Academy High School in 1963.

She worked at Kerner's, Marx Toys and as a food server at Edinboro University.

She was...

Jun 24, 2017

Matthew Aaron Markiewicz, of, Edinboro was born into Heaven, Saturday, June 24, 2017 at Magee Women's UPMC Hamot in Erie. He was the son of Joseph and Dianna (Walker) Markiewicz.

Survivors include his Paternal Grandfather: Joseph H. (Deb) Markiewicz, of KY; Paternal Grandmother: Terri Markiewicz of Edinboro; Maternal Grandparents: Brent and Joann Walker of Edinboro; Aunt's and...

Jun 18, 2017

Margaret Huya Szymanowski, 94, of McKean, died peacefully Sunday, June 18, 2017 with her loving children at her side. She was born in Crossingville on April 23, 1923, the daughter of the late Ignatius and Anna Marcinek Huya.

Margaret worked at the Lord Corporation for two years and was a homemaker and dairy farmer. She enjoyed baking,...

Jun 14, 2017

Kind and thoughtful with a wicked sense of humor, John Philip Hogan died after a brief illness on June 14th at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Erie, PA.

Born in Geneva, NY on April 14, 1944, John grew up in Syracuse and moved to Edinboro to be with his bride, Mary Kristina (Clark) Hogan, a teacher of Piano...

Jun 13, 2017

Elizabeth "Tib" Young Hughes, 100, of Meadville, formerly of Edinboro , died Tuesday, June 13,2017 at Wesbury United Methodist Community. She was born in Albion on April 29, 1917, the daughter of Chester and Annie Harrington.

She attended Albion public schools, graduating in 1935, attended Edinboro State College (now Edinboro University) and taught in Conneaut Twp schools....

Jun 8, 2017

Joyce Berry, 79, of Edinboro, died Thursday, June 8, 2017 at Crawford County Care Center. She was born in Sharon, PA on Sept. 18, 1937, the daughter of the late John and Laura (Wilson) Reeher.

Joyce graduated from Greenville High School, then went on to Thiel College where she earned her BS and MA in physics, concluding...

Jun 1, 2017

Robert H. Loop, 93, of, Edinboro died Thursday, June 1, 2017 at Wesbury United Methodist Community. He was born in North East, PA on September 17, 1923, the son of the late Howard and Mabel Loop.

He served in the Army Air Corp during World War II as a navigator on a B24 bomber. After the war,...

May 26, 2017

Vernon LeRoy “Tom” Burkett, 75, of Cambridge Springs died Friday, May 26 2017 at St. Vincent Hospital, surrounded by his family. He was born in Bedford, PA on June 25, 1941, the son of the late Floyd and Alice Burkett.

He enjoyed fishing and gardening. He was a member of the American Legion in Saegertown.

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May 26, 2017

Shirley Ann English, 73, of Cranesville, died Friday, May 26, 2017 at St. Vincent Hospital. She was born in Erie on December 5, 1943, the daughter of the late Robert J. and Edith E. Russin.

She was a member of the Franklin Center United Methodist Church for over 50 years.

Shirley spent her childhood in...

May 25, 2017

Kenneth “Ken” Alward, 66, of Edinboro, died Thursday, May 25, 2017 at Edinboro Manor. He was born in Erie, on June 10, 1950, the son of Zola Alward and the late James Alward.

He enjoyed fishing and golfing.

He worked at National Forge as a machinist for many years until the company dissolved. Shortly afterward,...

May 19, 2017

David William Minor, 77, of Edinboro, died Friday, May 19, 2017 at Western Reserve Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Erie. He was born in New Martinsville, WV on December 2, 1939, the son of the late Clifford and Ethel Minor.

He enjoyed hunting and working on Classic Cars.

He was a member of the VFW...

May 11, 2017

Pamela Renee Susan Buren, born February 24, 1981, was taken from us on May 11, 2017.

Her children and dog Maggie were her joy in life. She was a very free spirited person who enjoyed trying new things and living life to the fullest. Pamela had a sense of humor like no other. She always had a...

May 5, 2017

Duane Harold Ford's story began on March 14, 1951, when he was born to Rachael and Willis Ford.

He was the middle child of 3 brothers, and often recounted the fun they had, and trouble they got into growing up.

Duane loved cars, the outdoors, dogs, and being a master craftsman. As a child, he...

May 2, 2017

C. Raymond “Ray” Zimmer, 90, of Edinboro, passed away on Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at his home. He was born in Edinboro on June 12, 1926, the son of the late Claude and Mabel (Satterlee) Zimmer.

Ray graduated from Edinboro High School in 1944 and later from Erie Business College where he met and later married F....

Apr 28, 2017

Gregory Edward Abramoski, of Edinboro was born and passed away on April 28, 2017 at Magee-Women's UPMC Hamot. He was the son of Nicole C. Beiter and John J. Abramoski.

He was preceded in death by his aunt, Holly Abramoski, of Erie and his maternal grandparents, Greg and Stacey Beitervof, of Johnstown.

Other than his...

Apr 26, 2017

Virginia A. Glaser, 92, of Aspinwall, PA, died Wednesday, April 26, 2017 at UPMC Hamot in Erie. She was born in Pittsburgh on September 13, 1924, the daughter of the late Raymond A. and Jean Glaser, Sr.

Virginia graduated from Shadyside Hospital School of Nursing. Most of her career she worked for Gulf Oil Corporation as an...

Apr 23, 2017

Alton Alfred Huntley, 90, of Erie (formerly of Edinboro), died on Sunday, April 23, 2017 at the Erie Veterans Administration Medical Center.  He was born in Wesleyville, PA on February 16, 1927, the son of the late Cecil and Helen Huntley.

Al graduated from Wattsburg High School, then enlisted in the U.S. Army (1946-51) and served during...

Apr 15, 2017

Brandon Douglas Sanner, 29, of Cambridge Springs, died Saturday, April 15, 2017 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Erie, PA January 15, 1988, the son of Douglas (Melissa) Sanner and LeAnne Moore Sanner.

Brandon was a bouncer at the Empty Keg in Edinboro for several years.  At the time of his illness...